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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

+ Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

+ Monday - Friday

+ The salary range for this position is $104,800.00 - 164,200.00k Annually

+ New Hire Sign-on Bonus - $0

Come join our Victorville, CA facility where we manufacture A&H Laundry Detergent and A&H Cat Litter!

ROLE SUMMARY:

This position will provide plant engineering support of production and packaging projects through the early stages of feasibility and design, leveraging outside resources to ensure success. Focus will also entail continued improvements in efficiency and operation through enhancements in design and modification . This includes providing technical support and long-range engineering planning for the packaging department with emphasis on safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

+ Focuses on the implementation and execution of policy, procedures and strategy.

+ Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems.

+ Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

+ Decisions and problem-solving may be guided by either policies, procedures and business plan or resource availability.

+ Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.

+ Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives

+ Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.

+ Serves as a consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plants and objectives

+ Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered an expert in the field within Church & Dwight.

+ Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility. Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

+ Design and modify new products and equipment, support existing designs, improve production techniques, equipment and develop test procedures.

+ Engineering project management to include preparation and delivery of project commitments, design documents, bid packages and operator/maintenance instructions. Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and related specifications. Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.

+ Complete projects as assigned within defined scope, allocated costs, time commitments and expected outcome.

+ Stay abreast of packaging equipment technology developments and communicate relevant developments to staff. Evaluate opportunities and recommend implementation where appropriate.

+ Resolve packaging and production problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies and concepts.

+ Lead cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges to achieve critical objectives.

+ Understand business needs, risks and organizational dynamics as well as their implications based on developing alternate plans and choices.

+ Foster and support all cost reduction initiatives.

+ Provide information and engineering support for operations and maintenance departments as needed.

+ Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing such as SS, key T PS elements, etc., to recommend new approaches to continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Support and align with active leadership in the implementation of plant wide lean manufacturing efforts and TPS, integrating lean manufacturing disciplines in engineering department.

+ Promote fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures.

+ Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

+ 5-7 years previous engineering experience in high volume, multiple SKU, fast-paced manufacturing environment. CPG experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ Excellent interpersonal skills — ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization

+ Excellent communications skills — ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media — verbal, written, etc.

+ Excellent organizational/time management skills.

+ In-depth technical knowledge of liquid filling, labeling and packaging processes along with chemical liquid batching processes.

+ Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.

+ Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations.

+ Understanding of lean manufacturing principles including Six Sigma, 5S, TPS, etc.

+ Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CMMS and SAP). Working knowledge of SAP Maintenance Module and AutoCAD a plus.

+ Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.

+ Solid understanding of OEE, OTIF, SMED improvement programs.

+ Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.

+ Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/